gee

gee · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    An exclamation used to express surprise, enthusiasm, or emphasis (euphemistic form of "Jesus").

  2. 2.

    A command to a horse to turn right or move forward.

  3. 3.

    (as a noun) The letter G or something shaped like it.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    gee whiz — an exclamation expressing surprise or wonder
  • •
    gee up — a command to make a horse go faster

Related words

See also: golly, gosh, jeez, wow
Synonyms: golly, gosh, jeez, wow

Etymology

As an exclamation, a euphemistic alteration of "Jesus," first recorded in American English in the late 19th century. As a horse command, possibly from an earlier form of "go" or the letter G used as a signal.